Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-29
AMERICAS CHAMPION.
TEBARR WALKS AWAY FROM GAUDAUR IN
THEIR GREAT RACE
An EaSy Victory for the AcKesspOrt 0arsman-
Gaudaur Breaks Down and Comes in Half
Mile Bshild-Ths Victor's Race
With BWbear.
LAKE MAEANACoOK, Me, October .

LAKE MAEANACoOK, Me, October %.
The morning was bright and clear, but
owing to the early hour for making the
start in the great Teemer. Gaudaur race not
more than 300 people were present. Jas.
F. Ormond, of Boston, was the umpire,
the Judges at the start and finish were Al.
Hamm for Teemer and George Lee for
Gaudaur. The judges at the turning stake
were Wallace Ross for Teemer and Pete
Conley for Gaudaur At $50 the men
were ordered out By Mr. Ormond. The
first to put in an appearance was Gaudaur.
He was attired in pair Of blue trunks
with red and white shirt. Teemer ap-
peared shortly after wards in a red shirt
and white cap. Both men looked the pic
ture of health, and determination was ex-
pressed on both mems couDtenances, par
ticularly that of Teemer.
At S:55 both men backed up to the start
ing point. At o'clock the word Co
was given and Gaudaur shot out and had
stroke before Tcemer caught his. As the
water was thrown from the blades of
Teemer's sculls and sent boiling in the
direction Of his stern, the strokes of both
men were taken, and Gaudaur showed "a
and Teemer 80 At the quarter Gaudaur
had a small lead and appeared to be labor
ing. Teemer was rowing in splendid form,
and each stroke made his frail craft quiver.
Gaudaur looked worried and appeared anx-
ious, rs he kept his eyes on Teemer, who hsd
shut his teeth and had settled down to
steady work. 1t was even money that
Gaudaur would win, but as lie was slightly
in the lead very few bets were made on the
press boat, but on shore money was very
plentiful, but Teemer had the call. On
the brawny scullers went at a reckless pace
and it was evident to those that were pres
ent that this clip conld not be kept up
very long. At the half-mile both men were
level, but at that point the man from Nc
Keesport put on a spurt and gradually
crawled to the front. This seemed to dis
heGrten Gaudaur, who was beginning TO
show signs of fatigue, and Teemer took
advantage of his rival and went at it with
renewed vigor. The three-quarter mile
was made and Teemer had fully one
and half lengths lead, and the
favored few On the press boat
gave up the race to TeemeT, who, if any
thing, was rowing stronger and faster than
at the quarter. From the point to the
turn Teemer kept on gaining, and finally
reached the turn in $40, which was re-
markably good time, as the wind had been
blowing against him the water was tritle
rough. Gaudaur reached the turn fully
Is lengths behind the leader, as 20 seconds
had elapsed since Teemer had reached
that point.
Teemer made a splendid turn, aud had
squared away before Gaudaur reached the
flag. When Gaudaur turned Teemer was
leading by at least Ia lengths. After
Gaudaur had taken in the situation he
stopped rowing for an instant, and it was
painfully evident to his friends that he
was completely done up.
There was no race home Gaudaur was
making no effort TO show his speed,
The race was complete walkever.
Teemer and his friends ct once took the
train for Portland, and will 90 on to New
York. He sails for England the middle of
November to meet Bubear on the Thames,
Teemers time was 20:2Ss. Gaudaur was
half Il mile behind.